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Stacey A. Zawel was named director, science and regulatory affairs by the Grocery Manufacturers of America. Zawel, who served as a research scientist for Campbell Soup Co., most recently was director of scientific and regulatory affairs for the United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association. Safeway, Inc., Pleasanton Calif., announced Julian C. Day, executive vice president and chief financial officer for the past five years, plans to leave the company next month. He will be succeeded by David G. Weed, formerly senior vice president and manager of the company's 241-store Northern California Division. Also, Lyn C. Gordon was named senior vice president, strategic development and and designated an executive officer. He will be assisting with the company's pursuit of acquisitions. Cultor Food Science, Inc., Ardsley, N.Y., a developer and marketer of high-performance food ingredients, named Karen Penichter as its new commercial development manager for Specialty Fats. Todhunter International, Inc., West Palm Beach, Fla., announced Edward F. McDonnell joined its board. McDonnell is currently chairman and CEO of The Premier Group which owns Beverage Alcohol Distributing Companies in the Caribbean, the Philippines and South Pacific. Todhunter is a major distiller and supplier of brandy and rum to the beverage alcohol industry. CKE Restaurants, Inc. Anaheim, Calif., promoted John J. Dunion to senior vice president, purchasing. Dunion is responsible for all purchasing management within CKE. Also promoted was Michael W. Liby to senior vice president, operations who is responsible for all Carl's Jr. company restaurant operations, as well as training, facilities repair and maintenance, operations development and public relations. McDonald's Corp., Oak Brook, Ill., promoted Claire Babrowski as executive vice president, restaurant systems from senior vice president, restaurant systems. She will continue to be responsible for operations, restaurant development, purchasing, menu management, and training. Bestfoods, Englewood Cliffs, N.J., elected Philip V. Terenzio to vice president and controller. Bestfoods, formerly CPC International, Inc., is among the largest U.S. food companies, with sales of $8.4 billion last year. Shareholders at Food Lion, Inc.'s recent annual meeting approved ten directors for its board. They are: Pierre-Olivier Beckers, Jacqueline Kelly Collamore, JeanClaude Coppieterst Wallant, William Ferguson, Bernard W. Franklin, Joseph C. Hall, Margaret Kluttz, Tom Smith, Gui de Vaucleroy, and Dominique Raquez who replaces Phillipe Stroobant. Food Lion plans to open 75 new stores and remodel about 133 existing stores this year. Beverage company Whitman Corp. Chicago, Ill., named Frank T. Westover as executive vice president and CEO, succeeding Thomas L. Bindley who is leaving to manage a private investment business. Shoney's, Inc., Nashville, Tenn., tapped David Early as senior vice president of franchising. Wall Street Deli, Inc. appointed Jeffrey V. Kaufman as CEO succeeding Louis C. Henderson Jr., who resigned to pursue other business interests. Michael Foods, Inc., Minneapolis, announced its shareholders elected three new directors to serve on its board. Elected were: Dan Dillon, president and CEO, Welch Foods, Inc.; Jerry Jenko, senior advisor, Goldsmith, Agio, Helms and Co. (an investment banking firm); and Peggy Moore, vice president of corporate investor relations, PepsiCo, Inc. Michael Foods, is a food processor and distributor with particular interests in egg products, refrigerated grocery products, specialty dairy products and potato products.